Finally jumping to full-frame for a wedding gig in July but man the prices are wild lately! I usually buy from B&H but their current a7IV bundles are honestly pretty mid.
- $2k max budget
- Body-only preferred
- No grey market gear
Where are you guys finding the best discounts right now?
In my experience, Adorama EDU discounts are the best way to dodge grey market risks. Check out:
- Sony Alpha a7C II 33MP Full-Frame That AI-processing unit for autofocus is honestly a game changer.
> I usually buy from B&H but their current a7IV bundles are honestly pretty mid. I would suggest looking at Sony Alpha a7 IV 33MP Full-Frame Mirrorless open-box deals. You might want to be careful because finding a new one under $2k is basically impossible without hitting the grey market tho. Don't trust those random Amazon bundles. If the budget is firm, a used Sony Alpha a7 III 24.2MP Full-Frame Mirrorless is still a total workhorse.
I was looking at similar deals a few months back and almost pulled the trigger on a site I didnt recognize. Honestly, I got scared because the warranty info was super vague. I would suggest you be careful and maybe look at local shops that do trade-ins instead of hunting online. Make sure to check if they are authorized dealers too... I ended up getting my current gear that way and even though it wasnt the absolute lowest price, I knew I wouldnt get scammed. For a wedding gig, you really might want to consider the risk of buying from a place that wont help you if the sensor has issues. I learned that having a real receipt from a real store is better than saving 200 bucks on a gamble.
